Central Asia: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian orange market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 55% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +48.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Orange Production in Central Asia

In value terms, orange production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 327% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Tajikistan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of orange production, accounting for 99.9% of total volume.

In Tajikistan, orange production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average orange yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 55%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the orange yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the orange harvested area in Central Asia stood at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of oranges exported in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 12,343% compared with 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orange exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 4.5% share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +27.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+2,397.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +2,397.1% from 2012-2022. Kazakhstan (+30 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+4.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest orange supplier in Central Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, orange exports expanded at an average annual rate of +35.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 142%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+6.3%).

Orange Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of oranges was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orange imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), constituting a 6.8% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkmenistan (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) - together made up 9.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +32.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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